The French are called to vote this Sunday, June 30, during the first round of early legislative elections, to elect their deputies. But how does the vote take place?
During the first round of the legislative elections, more than 49 million French people are called to vote on Sunday June 30. But how does the ballot work? As Le Nouvel Obs states, deputies are elected for five years by direct universal suffrage by French people registered on the electoral lists. It is in fact a majority vote with two rounds per constituency.
In order to be elected in the first round, a candidate must obtain more than 50% of the votes cast, but also collect a number of votes at least equal to 25% of the number of registered voters. If no candidate is elected in the first round, a second round is then organized a week later and the first two are automatically qualified.
No results communicated before 8 p.m.
In mainland France, the majority of polling stations will open their doors on Sunday at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. They will remain open until 8 p.m. in some major cities. To vote, you must have French nationality, be of legal age and be registered on the electoral roll. In addition, on polling day, it is essential to present an identity document, except in municipalities with less than 1,000 inhabitants, where the voter card is sufficient.
The final official results of the first round will be announced by the Constitutional Council in the evening. Indeed, no results can be communicated before the closing of the last polling station, at 8 p.m., under penalty of receiving a fine of 75,000 euros. The following weekend, the second round will oppose the two candidates who came in first and the following candidates, if they obtain a number of votes at least equal to 12.5% of registered voters.
published on June 29 at 5:25 p.m., Alexis Fargeaudoux, 6Medias
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